Arizona have conceded 23 touchdowns and allow a 116.5 opponent passer rating. Both are the worst figures in the NFL, and our Broncos vs Cardinals prediction finds them hosting a 4-2 team.
The Arizona Cardinals are 2-4 at -52. The Denver Broncos allow a 73.1 opponent rating, second only to Minnesota, and are 4-2 despite being outscored by 11.
Broncos vs Cardinals: our editor’s props
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Broncos vs Cardinals: 2026 form so far
The league’s worst pass defence against one of its best. The table pairs every attacking number with the defensive number opposite it.
Broncos attack against the Cardinals defence
| Per game | Broncos offence | Cardinals allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 168.0 | 229.7 |
| Rushing yards | 84.2 | 120.8 |
| Yards per carry | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Passer rating | 79.4 | 116.5 |
| Touchdowns | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Third-down conversion | 31.6% | 41.8% |
| Red-zone conversion | 61.1% | 71.4% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.3 | 2.3 |
Cardinals attack against the Broncos defence
| Per game | Cardinals offence | Broncos allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 211.0 | 208.5 |
| Rushing yards | 96.3 | 139.8 |
| Yards per carry | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Passer rating | 83.6 | 73.1 |
| Touchdowns | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Third-down conversion | 39.3% | 44.4% |
| Red-zone conversion | 47.8% | 52.9% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.0 | 3.0 |
Denver are 4-2 and have been outscored by 11. That is a record a defence drags a team to, and the numbers say exactly that.
Broncos vs Cardinals quarterback matchup
Bo Nix has six touchdown passes to three interceptions at 79.4 and threw for 107 yards last week. Jacoby Brissett has nine to six at 83.4.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | Bo Nix | 17/27, 107 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 71.1 rtg | 114/189, 1049 yds, 6 TD, 3 INT, 79.4 rtg (6 games) |
| Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett | 24/35, 218 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, 73.3 rtg | 156/234, 1328 yds, 9 TD, 6 INT, 83.4 rtg (6 games) |
Broncos vs Cardinals injury report and team news
Arizona have conceded 23 touchdowns in six games, more than any team in the NFL.
Arizona allow a 116.5 opponent passer rating, also the worst figure in the league.
Denver allow a 73.1 opponent rating, second only to Minnesota’s 62.9.
The worst pass defence in the league, and one of the best
Arizona concede a 116.5 opponent rating and 23 touchdowns, both the worst marks in football, and let opponents finish 71.4% of red-zone trips.
Denver sit at the other end at 73.1, with 18 sacks to go with it.
What stops this being a rout is Denver’s own attack. They run for 3.44 a carry and convert 31.6% on third down, both among the three worst marks in the NFL.
Players to watch
- Bo Nix (DEN, QB): Six touchdown passes at a 79.4 rating.
- RJ Harvey (DEN, RB): Shares a backfield averaging 3.44 a carry.
- Jacoby Brissett (ARI, QB): 1,328 passing yards and nine touchdowns at 83.4.
- Trey McBride (ARI, TE): Arizona’s leading target since the Harrison trade.
How to watch Broncos vs Cardinals
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| Detail | Broncos vs Cardinals |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8.05pm GMT Sun 25 Oct / 4:05 PM ET |
| Venue | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 7, 2026 NFL season |
Broncos vs Cardinals prediction and score projection
Our Broncos vs Cardinals prediction is Denver by 26-17. Arizona concede more touchdowns than anyone, and Denver’s defence covers for an attack that does little.
The win probability for this game moves as the designations land.
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Broncos vs Cardinals FAQ
8.05pm GMT on Sunday 25 October at State Farm Stadium, which is 4:05 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
Arizona, with 23 in six games.
They are 4-2 but outscored by 11. The defence has carried them.
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